What is the best way to move your wardrobe? Even though clothing may seem like it's easy to move, a DIY approach isn't always the best way to go. Before you pack, prep, or transport your suits, dresses, coats, jeans, and more, take a look at what you need to know about protection, risk prevention, and residential moving services for your clothes.

Can You Pack Everything In Bags?

Large totes and garbage bags are go-tos for packing casual clothes. But this doesn't mean you can toss your whole closet into a lawn and leaf bag and call it a day. While your gym clothes, rolls of socks, and other similar items can move inside of bags, business attire and formal wear need another packing option.

Why Shouldn't You Only Use Bags To Move Your Clothing?

Totes and garbage bags are low-cost packing materials. Before you fold or roll your entire wardrobe to pack in a bag, consider what will happen to each item during the move. Anything that is made from a delicate material or fabric that wrinkles easily could end up with move-related damage. 

While wrinkles and creases in your favorite blazer or linen pants aren't permanent problems, this potentially messy issue can add extra (and unnecessary) time to your move. Instead of simply unpacking, you'll need to unpack and iron everything in the bag before you hang these delicate pieces in your new closet.

Can You Use Boxes To Pack Clothing?

The answer to this question depends on what you want to pack and what types of boxes you use. Chunky casual wool sweaters, folded jeans, some t-shirts, and your athleisure wear (such as leggings and hoodies) can go into boxes. Heavier items, such as bulky sweaters and coats, will require thick reinforced cardboard boxes or plastic bins to move.

Delicate or formal items should never go into plain cardboard boxes or bins. Instead, use a wardrobe box to move these items safely. A wardrobe box is a movable closet. These boxes have a built-in bar that allows you to hang everything during the moving process. 

Should You Hire A Mover For Your Clothing?

If you only have one small bag of clothes to move, you probably don't need to hire a professional. But if you have bins filled with winter jackets and sweaters, boxes of jeans, bags of gym attire, and wardrobe boxes filled with your business or formal wear, you need extra help. 

A professional mover knows how to carefully and safely transport your clothing. They can also do the heavy lifting for you. Even though fabric may not seem heavy, a full box, bin, or bag of clothes isn't easy to carry. A professional service reduces the physical risks and stress of your next move.

For more information, contact residential moving services.